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Don’t miss out: Events running for less than two weeks

Monday 19 January, 17:00

This serious-game workshop explores the phenomena that impede societal transitions through a collaborative mapping method that reveals psychological, social and political barriers. As a didactic tool it examines both theoretical frameworks and practical cases, prompting participants to identify interaction effects and systemic blockers. The session addresses how neuropsychological biases, institutional dynamics and power structures can stall change and encourages collective analysis of pathways to scale transformative processes.

In French.

16 – 25 January

The Black Movie International Independent Film Festival returns for its 27th edition, opening the cultural year with around a hundred bold and independent films from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Featuring both feature-length and short films for adults and children alike, the festival showcases contemporary cinema beyond the mainstream, offering a vibrant journey through today’s most daring international creations.

19 – 24 January

Director and scenographer Fabrizio Montecchi, former director of Gioco Vita and coordinator of the Animateria programme, leads a professional workshop investigating shadow theatre as a fully-fledged artistic language. The sessions begin with technical and dramaturgical fundamentals, then invite participants to develop original sequences that prioritise sensitivity and poetic imagery. The programme emphasises practical experimentation, spatial composition and narrative invention, aiming to expand participants’ expressive vocabulary.

Monday 19 January, 18:30

Presented by the Association genevoise des amis de l’opéra et du ballet, this lecture is part of a series examining the operas of the 2025–26 season of the Grand Théâtre de Genève. It investigates L’Italienne à Alger through its score, libretto and historical context, offering close musical and dramaturgical analysis. Attendees will gain insight into the work’s themes, structure and performance practice, and how it fits within the season’s programming.

In French.

17 – 25 January

An exuberant stage adaptation of the beloved macabre comedy, The Addams Family plunges into dark humour, family dynamics and absurdity. The production balances gothic visuals and sharp, musical comedy with precise ensemble work, playful choreography and stylised design. Intimate moments alternate with full-cast set pieces, creating a contrast between tenderness and the bizarre. Expect a richly textured theatrical world that celebrates outsider identity and affectionate satire.

In English.

Tuesday 20 January, 19:30

The orchestra will take the stage at Victoria Hall to perform selections from the works of Jacques Offenbach, guided by conductor Marc Minkowski. The performance will feature mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti and baritone Lionel Lhote. The program includes pieces from “Orpheus in the Underworld,” “La Belle Hélène,” “La Jolie Parfumeuse,” “La Vie Parisienne,” “La Périchole,” “Rheinnixen,” “The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein,” “The Castle in the Air,” “Les Bavards,” and “Journey to the Moon.” The concert will be presented without intermission.

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Events running for an extended period

17 March 2025 – 1 September 2026

The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.

17 December 2025 – 7 February 2026

An intimate two-part retrospective of Aimée Moreau presents a focused selection of previously unseen drawings alongside her paintings. The show highlights the artist’s quiet, sustained practice—works on paper that reveal sensitivity, restraint and a poetic attention to everyday objects. Together, drawings and paintings invite a renewed contemplation of ordinary forms and the subtle rhythms of domestic life. The exhibition was organised with the artist’s heirs, Sophie and Barbara Kervaire.

29 October 2025 – 31 May 2026

Pleasing the Spirits invites you on a journey through the Barbier-Mueller Collection, showcasing artworks from around the globe. Curated by Séverine Fromaigeat and Paul Maheke, the exhibition offers an open-ended exploration of diverse objects, awakening spirits and uncovering territories to discover.

17 April 2025 – 17 April 2026

The exhibition invites you on a journey through anatomical models, casts, waxworks, and illustrated antique books. Modern tools like microscopy, medical imaging, and 3D printing uncover the inner workings of organs, currently utilized by medical students at the University of Geneva. This is a collaboration with the University of Geneva. Some images may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences.

13 – 28 January

Crossed Perspectives brings together a collective of artists whose diverse practices and imaginaries intersect to explore identity, belonging and intercultural dialogue. Works by Bijan Moghbel, Fabien Bruttin, Gavin Worth, Gilles Dusabe and others employ painting, sculpture, installation and mixed approaches to examine materiality, colour and narrative. Curated by Momar Seck, the exhibition weaves contrasting techniques and personal histories into a shared field of reflection, inviting viewers to consider plurality as a living, generative force.

16 January – 1 February

Geneva Lux stages a luminous parcours through the city centre and Old Town of Geneva, presenting for over twelve years an evening programme of light installations and live performances. Around twenty works transform public streets and historic architecture into immersive, often poetic environments. The festival foregrounds sensory and spatial experience, exploring how light reconfigures perception of urban space and winter, and how temporary interventions reveal layers of memory, intimacy and collective circulation in the nocturnal city.

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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